Why Carbs Aren’t the Enemy (and How to Eat Them for Energy, Muscle, and Better Sleep)

Let’s be honest: carbs have copped a lot of hate over the years. You’ve probably heard things like: "Cut carbs to lose weight" "Carbs make you fat" "You should avoid carbs after 5 PM" But here’s the truth: carbs aren’t [...]

2025-05-26T19:40:49+11:00By |Holistic Health, Nutrition, Training|Comments Off on Why Carbs Aren’t the Enemy (and How to Eat Them for Energy, Muscle, and Better Sleep)

The Real Reason Counting Calories Keeps Failing You (And What to Do Instead)

You’ve been told it’s simple: Eat less, move more, and the fat will drop off. Maybe you’ve tracked every gram, weighed every meal, skipped dinners out – all to hit your calorie target. But instead of feeling leaner, stronger, and [...]

2025-04-10T19:26:33+11:00By |Nutrition, Personal Training, Wellness|Comments Off on The Real Reason Counting Calories Keeps Failing You (And What to Do Instead)

Sleep Isn’t the Problem… Your Stress Load Is

Why Sleep is Harder (and More Important) Than Ever If you’re training hard but still waking up exhausted, there’s one area you’re probably missing – sleep. At 5th Element Wellness, our personal trainers see it every day: clients working [...]

2025-04-10T19:26:06+11:00By |Recovery, Sleep Optimization, Stress Management, Wellness|Comments Off on Sleep Isn’t the Problem… Your Stress Load Is

Infrared Sauna for Recovery, Sleep and Results — Why You’re Probably Overlooking This Game-Changer

When we program for clients at 5th Element Wellness, we make sure that recovery isn’t an afterthought — it’s essential. Too often, people double down on hard training but ignore the restorative practices that actually unlock results like muscle growth, [...]

2025-04-10T19:25:42+11:00By |Recovery, Sleep Optimization, Stress Management, Wellness|Comments Off on Infrared Sauna for Recovery, Sleep and Results — Why You’re Probably Overlooking This Game-Changer

How Often Should You Change Your Workouts? (Hint: Not as Often as You Think)

Why Do So Many People Struggle With Progress in the Gym? We see the same challenge weekly at our personal training studio: people either change their workouts too often or stick with the same plan for too long. Both [...]

2025-05-26T17:28:43+11:00By |Fitness, Personal Training, Wellness|Comments Off on How Often Should You Change Your Workouts? (Hint: Not as Often as You Think)

The Hidden Fat That’s Sabotaging Your Results

When people think about body fat, they often focus on what they can see. But there’s a type of fat that’s not visible – one that can have a significant impact on your health. It’s called visceral fat, and unlike [...]

2025-04-08T19:32:34+11:00By |Fat Loss, Health Optimisation, Metabolism|Comments Off on The Hidden Fat That’s Sabotaging Your Results

Magnesium: The Super Nutrient for Energy, Recovery & Sleep

Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients for your health, yet most people don’t get nearly enough of it. It plays a role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, affecting everything from muscle function and recovery to [...]

2025-04-08T19:33:58+11:00By |Energy, Recovery, Sleep Optimization, Supplements|Comments Off on Magnesium: The Super Nutrient for Energy, Recovery & Sleep

Why Doing Less Can Give You Better Results

If you’re training hard but not seeing results, waking up feeling fatigued, or needing coffee just to function—then this could be the game-changer you need. At our personal training studio in Fitzroy North, I see it all the time. People [...]

2025-04-08T19:34:07+11:00By |Performance, Recovery, Stress Management, Training|Comments Off on Why Doing Less Can Give You Better Results

Why Your Breakfast is Sabotaging Your Energy (and How to Fix It)

If you’re hitting an energy slump mid-morning, craving a second coffee before 10 AM, or reaching for a muffin just to keep going – then your breakfast might be the culprit.At 5th Element Wellness, a personal training studio in Fitzroy [...]

2025-04-08T19:34:33+11:00By |Energy, Fat Loss, Metabolism, Nutrition|Comments Off on Why Your Breakfast is Sabotaging Your Energy (and How to Fix It)

Is Alcohol Bringing You Closer to Your Goals?

Let’s be real—alcohol is ingrained in social culture. It’s how people celebrate, unwind, and connect. But when it comes to health, fitness, and performance, there’s one key question:Is drinking helping or hurting your progress?At 5th Element Wellness, a personal training [...]

2025-04-08T19:34:46+11:00By |Fat Loss, Nutrition, Performance, Recovery|Comments Off on Is Alcohol Bringing You Closer to Your Goals?
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